NBA Star Zion Williamson Reveals Relationship With Chris Paul

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson revealed a summer mentorship with Chris Paul

Feb 23, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) passes the ball against New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul has become one of the NBA's premier elder statesmen. Regardless of what team Paul is on, he's become one of the biggest mentors in the league, including Pelicans star Zion Williamson.

After the Pelicans defeated the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night, Williamson revealed his friendship with the former superstar guard.

"It helps, like I said CP's resume speaks for itself," Williamson said of Paul. "We did spend some time together overseas this past summer, and I gotta give him his respect, he gave me a lot of wisdom. Not just on the court but off the court as well."

Zion Williamson talks about spending time with CP3 this summer and some of the wisdom the veteran guard imparted on him @PelicansOnSI pic.twitter.com/SFsyIFzmYk

— Terry Kimble (@TK_Nola) February 24, 2025

Even though Paul is a mentor, he's still one of the most ferocious competitors on the court. Regardless of who is on the other side of the court, he's always ready to take them down at all costs. It's a quality that Williamson has also seen firsthand.

"It's so funny off the court, great dude man, great dude, but on the court, you can see his competitive side really come out," Williamson said. "I mean that's what makes him who he is, but off the court, he is one of the best dudes I've been around."

Too easy Z. pic.twitter.com/SQ7jcpUOu0

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) February 24, 2025

Paul's ability to be a mentor and leader has paid massive dividends to all the younger guards he's played with in the league, like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Devin Booker. Hopefully, his mentorship with Victor Wembanyama on the Spurs will yield the same results.

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